Washington D.C. - Ben Cohen, the co-founder of the popular ice cream company Ben & Jerry's, was arrested on Wednesday at a Senate committee hearing. The incident occurred during testimony from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Cohen was reportedly protesting in support of Gaza, disrupting the proceedings.
According to a spokesperson for the U.S. Capitol Police, Cohen was taken into custody after refusing to cease his disruptive behavior. Details regarding the specific charges are still pending. The protest temporarily halted the hearing as authorities removed Cohen from the room.
This isn't the first time Cohen has engaged in political activism. He has been a vocal advocate for various social and political causes throughout his career. The arrest highlights the ongoing tensions and passionate viewpoints surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on global affairs.
Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Arrested at Senate Hearing Protest
Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, was arrested Wednesday during a Senate hearing. Cohen was protesting in support of Gaza while Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified. The protest disrupted the hearing, leading to Cohen's arrest by U.S. Capitol Police. The specific charges against Cohen have not yet been released.
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